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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1919
Page
2
Public notice describes a folk remedy marketed as Wawa's Wonder-Wool claimed to cure colds in babies and adults. It lists Wawa, Iowa area shops and a distributor at 16 Goose Street, SW, detailing availability and testing claims. The fragmentary text mixes product names, locations, and vague efficacy statements.
Advertisements list train transfers between Atherton Cairns and Yungaburra with dates in September and August. The page also urges readers with bad coughs to consult a herbal medicine practitioner.
Reports from a special police magistrate event show Foley, an inmate for weeks, giving evidence while Kitty Wile Ayn’s, Sachs Street resident, faced remand. Detective Minton and others testified. the cavern cave case adjourned with Foley’s fate unsettled as plans moved to Viey Gurthouse.
At the Diers Police Court on Monday Kohe St TAL Ferry BM Francis Jabu Goundy Cairns faced charges after being found d runcharted Sat after 40 hours in the rack-up. Detective Meldom detailed the case as he announced to the town. Accused denied the charges and gave evidence claiming four pints caused intoxication. Witnesses described the arrest on Spence Street and the assault by Constable Resin. Sentences included penalties for drunkenness resisting arrest and obscene language. terms run cumulatively.
The column notes a dry past month with gardens needing moisture. It covers sowing seeds like asters, cosmos, phlox, zinnias, and calendulas, plus advice on plant care, pruning, and thinning. It also suggests sowing beans, carrots, beets, peas, tomatoes, and potatoes, and recommends keeping shrubs and Camellias well-watered.
General carriers and forwarding customs and commission agents cater to diverse trade needs, offering freight handling, customs clearance, and brokerage services. The article outlines evolving roles, regulatory references, and regional firm activity in logistics and transportation sectors.
The third shoot for Captain Gril a's trophy occurred on the 23rd at distant ranges. Horton led with top scores, while Charlie and Capt. Gritin showed strong form. Waller Milla reached a century but had a miss. the fourth shoot is set for next Sunday.
Weekend bowls at Howling Green featured weather and gin rumors. Wiscasset Aldermanic match postponed due to back injury. Saturday saw three matches with two doubles upset and strong play from Oxley, Murray, Draper, and Gelling. Murray and Gelling clinched a dramatic late comeback to win two ends from a 2 point lead. Standish and Wilden beat Benoets and Veet in a one sided finish after a tense middle phase.
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